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1 hour ago, CandleRush said:

Depends on the FO.

some are ready a week later, some vastly improve 2 plus weeks even 1 month later. If you mix this wax with 464 which I do as well, the same cure time applies.

There are a few FOs that are stronger like lemon verbena that I can light 3 days later and have a great HT BUT, I feel the wax needs to cure and testing your wick later rather than to soon can be a benefit. If we test to soon the results may not be accurate.🌸

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing!  How long do you usually cure your candles with this wax?  

17 hours ago, ShelleyF said:

I don't make candles I just make melts. But people are asking for soy. So now I'm trying to figure out what soy wax to get lol they also want it's soft. I used to make the 464 in the cups. Then you just use a silicone cupcake liner and it's not a mess but you can't ship it like that in the heat. I also hate waiting that long for things to cure but I don't know what to do.

Did you use 464 for wax melts?  Often, I ask myself why I am not making more melts instead of candles...darn wicks...

I just saw these red ones tiny ones on an Instagram ad a few days ago.  I have no experience from ordering from this company.  

https://www.glassnow.com/glass-candle-containers/3oz-square-candle-glass-container-1468

Blood Orange from CS smells amazing!  I used it in my orange cold process soap and it was super strong then faded to almost nothing.   I realize CP soap and candle making are completely different, but will admit that I am interested in hearing if you have any fading issues.  

6 hours ago, TallTayl said:

Fancy oils with short shelf lives don’t usually offer much in soap other than maybe label appeal. Many short life oils are quite DOS prone oils which is a total a headache in soap. 

Good to know!  I haven't really branched out too much beyond what I can get at my local grocery store.  

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone uses apricot kernel oil in their soaps and would be willing to share their thoughts on it.  I just really love apricots-ha!

Thanks!

This is so fascinating.  I have never heard about this!  I am totally trying this out on a small batch!

2 hours ago, TallTayl said:

My formula uses cocoa butter, Shea and palm (with others like coconut) and only 25% liquid oils and it worked in Illinois winters. 

 

Add your oil with the highest melt point first then others one at a time. 

 Ugh, Illinois has been a bit of a roller coaster ride lately.   Two weeks ago we wore sweatshirts at my son's baseball game, now we are worried about heatstroke.  

I am attempting to try out some fragrance oil blending.  Do you have any suggestions on how to start?  Should I try small melts or just jump right in with a candle?  Step one is just figuring out if I like the scent, then I will master the wicking process.  Many thanks!

I have two pounds of Red Currant and I am just not a fan.  It reminds me of shampoo, but I have no idea why.  This is a long shot, but does anyone have any experience blending this fragrance and would be willing to share their experience?  I just hate looking those unused bottles.  

I bought a case of status jars, because I just love the look of them.  I was super disappointed when I noticed that the jars were all molded wonky.  The inside bottom of the jars were slightly at an angle and I just couldn't get past it.  I love the cute lids that work with them!  

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone had luck combining Nature Wax C-6 coconut wax and Golden 464.  I happen to have both of these waxes on hand, but I thought I might gather a little information before I start experimenting.  I tried using C-6 on its own and was very perplexed by it-could have been the wicks.  What's a good ratio of 464/c-6 to start with?  Do you have any thoughts on wicks?  I was hoping to improve the hot throw with 464 by using the coconut wax.

Many thanks!

7 hours ago, Belinda said:

 

Every time you use that FO you'll think of our friend Trappeur!

I will!  Sorry about your friend.  Although I only knew her through words, but she was such an sweet inspiration.  

On 5/3/2019 at 7:12 AM, Trappeur said:

Although they smell identical the throw from WSP is so great unlike  other suppliers carrying  the same thing.

I did go and order a pound of FR bud....just to have on hand though.

 

Trappeur

I just wanted to put it out there-I just ordered Vanilla Bean Noel from WSP, only because Trappeur recommended it.  I didn't need it, but I just felt like I had to buy a small bottle just because she "told" me to on this forum.

5 hours ago, Shari said:

I make sure to use low sweat MP when I make embeds for my soaps (not often).   Also letting a fan blow on them helps until you can completely wrap them.

Hi Shari,

I have trouble deciphering whether the MP I am buying is low sweat.  Is there a good way to tell?  I wasn't aware that wrapping MP helps reduce sweat.  Thanks!

I added these cute little melt and pour embeds on my CP soap, but they just keep sweating.  Ugh.  I am trying to decide if it was something that I did or not.  I used Stephenson Melt and Pour Ultra Clear soap base and I believe I didn't overheat the batch, but I am reevaluating everything.  We are super humid hear in central IL, so could that just be what is going on?  Will it stop?  Is there another clear M&P that works better?  I appreciate the help!

On 3/8/2019 at 11:50 AM, iansmommaya said:

I am REDICOUSLY excited! 

Are you still happy with your new paper tubes?  Just curious, thanks!

Thank you so much!  

I am shopping around for wick stickers.  Is there a brand/source that you like more than others?  I use soy wax with ECO or CD wicks, if that makes a difference.  Thanks in advance for the help!

13 hours ago, Candybee said:

 

did you ever try their cranberry marmalade? that's what I use. I blend it with a nice citrus orange to make cranberry orange. Fillmore has a lovely cranberry citrus if you prefer not to blend yourself.

I haven't tried their cranberry marmalade, but I will add it to my list.  I've also haven't ordered from Fillmore, but I have seen quite a few posts about their products.  Thanks!

2 hours ago, Lighten Up said:

I have to shout out for NG's Cranberry Relish.

Well I love to eat cranberry relish, so I am super intrigued.  Thanks for the recommendation!

3 hours ago, soshiegirl said:

I love cranberry scents!  Some of my favorite cranberries are ICS Spiced Cranberry and NG Cranberry Cobbler, NG Cranberry Balsam and Peak Cranberry Apple Marmalade.

I really love cranberry scents too.  Which company is ICS?

Cranberry cobbler!  Sounds wonderful!  

I am asking for recommendations on a nice, strong cranberry fragrance oil.  It could be a blend or just straight cranberry.  I have CS Cranberry Woods and I like it, but I am not in love with it anymore.   

Thank you all so much for sharing your information!  I will be sure to share a picture of my first attempt--however that may turn out : )